ITS TIME! Post How much you would personally give to Joss Whedon & Co. to get our Ship in the air AGAIN!

POSTED BY: TheAntiReaver
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THEANTIREAVER

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:24 PM

Boys, Girls, Purple Bellies, and Browncoats!

Lend me your Screen!

On this thread You are going to participate in a mock pledge.

The purpose of this pledge is to tell the world, specifically Joss and Company who you are and how much money you are actually willing to put on the table to make Firefly a series again.

You will reply to this message with your member name to this site (it's easy to do and get, just follow the basic instructions given at the login) and be sure to click the 'notify me of response button' at the bottom of the screen so I can come tell ya if we got any results worth talkin' bout, and ask you nicely to make good if it's needed.

Then write down how much you are willing to give to The Big Damn Fund.

Then Post that Post.

I will keep tabs on the list and when we get to an amount that will be sufficiant for a pilot episode for a new season, I will then get my butt into gear and start trying to find people (Whedon, cast, or crew) who will sit up and take notice or give me further instruction.

I don't want anyone to over extend themselves financially. I am looking for REAL figures here. Any little bit will help, and the more we get, the closer we get to an actual series again, but seriously don't be writing down 1 meeeeeliooon dollars if ya ain't got it. Serious Posters only please!!!

When things start to pick up and there are whispers of real action I will start a new thread to keep all y'all posted.

Now go forth, Post, and ADVERTISE!!!!! podcasts, blogs, web banners, links word of mouth, email....

Let's get this Gorram Show on the Road!

-K

THEANTIREAVER

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:27 PM

Hey! It's me....

Firefly ROCKS!!!

I would find a way to save 50$ for this show. Cause that would be a feat.

yep...it's that simple folks...come on down!!!

"Burn the movie, Boil TV, You can't take my show from me..."

JASON2025

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:39 PM

$50.00 per season. Without even thinking about it. Done.

J\

BELACGOD

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:47 PM

I'd give $50.

TINFOIL

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:52 PM

$50 a season from me...

DERANGEDMILK

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:56 PM

Just posted the idea over on the general discussion forum of the Official Serenity Fan site and told them to come here. Lets keep this Rollin'.

I'd give $60.

-e

"Storms getting worse."
"We'll pass through it soon enough."

MAL4PREZ

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:59 PM

I'm in for $100!

Edit: make that per season, didn't realize that was an option and egad does the idea of multiple seasons sound good!

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.
"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

DEWCREW919

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:06 PM

$100 per season.

CHINDI

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:13 PM

$100+ per season.

This will help less well situated browncoats and we alllll benefit.

Antireaver, thanks for picking this ball up.. lets see how far we can run with it.. I look forward to when Joss posts here that he will take up the gauntlet and get us all back into the black, where we are aching to be...

and to our beloved Capn and Crew.. BDH's we are behind you!!

Chindi (getting excited about the prospect...)

SPRITESHADOW

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:14 PM

I'm in for $200 a season.

Chantelle

AURAPTOR

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:19 PM

Well, let's review what I've spent $ on so far.

3 DVD box sets

1 Serenity soundtrack CD

1 Firefly soundtrack CD

2 BlueSun T shirts

10 Serenity movie tickets

1 Serenity movie DVD ( Soon, very soon )

So, ask not what I'll give to Joss, because I've given plenty already!

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

BLUEMANHANDS

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:22 PM

$100 Per Season, no questions asked.

PSYCHOTICBRIDE

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:38 PM

I'm poor as heck, but I'd donate my entire iPod fund if I could (which is only $25 now, but it's growing).

Unfortunately, mother has some qualms about sending money to strangers. Blast.

VISITINGMYINTENTIONS

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:56 PM

$100-150 for a season.

Quote:
Originally posted by AURaptor:
2 BlueSun T shirts
...
So, ask not what I'll give to Joss, because I've given plenty already!

The T-shirts aren't Joss money. In any case, we're not talking about how much we'd give for old stuff, we're talking about purchasing ourselves a new season.

"it has some sweet character deaths -- I mean moments!" - Joss Whedon

ENGINEANGEL

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:58 PM

Finally!!!! i'll give $70+ per season. More if i got confirmation that this really would bring firefly back for more seasons. If you need more than that, just ask. I want more firefly!!! I'll give if you'll recieve! Viva la firefly! ... okay, that was corny, but seriously, i'm in! I aim to MIsbehave! oh and look at this other thread as well: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=14856 Many people are willing to pledge money that haven't yet posted here.

keep flyin'
EngineAngel

ROBINHOOD

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:00 PM

I'd give £50 in a second. That's what, $80 - $85. So count me in.

Yep ......................... that went well!

HAKEN

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:10 PM

I have a poll up on the main page. Vote there as to how much you're willing to contribute annualy to produce 'Firefly' or have another movie made.

GAMESTALKER25

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:12 PM

Im in for $100 per season, not a problem.

I am a little excited just to see how much we can all raise! No one should feel bad though if they dont have the money to pledge. Lets all hope thought that maybe, just maybe, this might be a step a direction to getting our boat back in the sky!

Way to pick up the ball TheAntiReaver!

Be Shiny everyone!

You can't take the sky from me...

AURAPTOR

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by VisitingMyIntentions:
$100-150 for a season.

Quote:
Originally posted by AURaptor:
2 BlueSun T shirts
...
So, ask not what I'll give to Joss, because I've given plenty already!

The T-shirts aren't Joss money. In any case, we're not talking about how much we'd give for old stuff, we're talking about purchasing ourselves a new season.

"it has some sweet character deaths -- I mean moments!" - Joss Whedon

I knew someone would make such a comment, and that's why I didn't specify as to $$ given TO Joss so much as given to the cause.( BlueSun shirts spread the good word, if nothing else.)And that's ALSO why I didn't include the 2 years of DragonCon I attended, specifically to see our BDH, nor the $$ I spent making fliers etc.

I guess my 'tude mainly comes from the less than expected draw at the box office for Serenity, and of course, those bastards at F*X TV

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

COWOFPAIN

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:18 PM

I'd go for at least $100 per season. Also,I could sell some blood,or a kidney or something. Joss already has my eyes and my ears and my heart.

Shutup! That was not cheesy...

This is an omen. No,no,no,it's an omen! It's a higher power trying to tell me through bunnies that we're all gonna die. Oh,God.

ALLARTICULATE

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:36 PM

$100 no question

VISITINGMYINTENTIONS

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by AURaptor:
I knew someone would make such a comment, and that's why I didn't specify as to $$ given TO Joss so much as given to the cause.( BlueSun shirts spread the good word, if nothing else.)And that's ALSO why I didn't include the 2 years of DragonCon I attended, specifically to see our BDH, nor the $$ I spent making fliers etc.

Here, ladies and gentlemen we have pledge to spread the good word! All those of you who can't contribute cash, take note. (Not that I don't think the majority of people here already are.)

"it has some sweet character deaths -- I mean moments!" - Joss Whedon

RIVER6213

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:57 PM

Put me in for $10,000 if thats what would help put this thing back on the screen.

DERANGEDMILK

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by RiveR6213:
Put me in for $10,000 if thats what would help put this thing back on the screen.

Uh...like ANTIREAVER said, we were taking serious pledges. Um...if that was serious then I'll add it to the total but.....really?
-e

"Storms getting worse."
"We'll pass through it soon enough."

ZEEK

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:03 AM

I guess I'd drop $100 for a full season. I mean I've bought 3 box sets of the original season and that wasn't even a full season.

TALLAUSSIEBROWNCOAT

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:06 AM

$100 for another season! For sure!

(Hell, spent that on the film alone so far! Add $60 for the DVD set!)

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"Hey, support it best you can! I believe supporting this as far as we can will get Serenity restarted. Right now seems VERY "Out Of Gas", and the Fans are Mal. We need to get her running to get the Big Damn Button pushed."

"I don't care what you believe in! Just BELIEVE!"

- Self Quote from a reply to a post about Serenity

IOLAIR

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:10 AM

My good lady and myself would be in for £50 - 75 a season ($85 - 130) a season, no question at all.

(So long as we get a chance to see it! )

PAIGEAVERY

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:16 AM

I've been lurking on this board for months now, ever since a dear friend of mine got me hooked on the amazing phenomenon known as Firefly.

I came out of hiding and registered today just to make this pledge for more of the best gorram TV show ever.

I am mud-farmin' poor, but I would pledge $100 to take Serenity back into the black...

RIVER6213

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:17 AM

Don't even start with me, I thought I was being serious. You dont know me, but if you did you would get it into your silly head that I could afford a whole season by my little self financially if Joss would allow it.

Some people...

DERANGEDMILK

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:26 AM

RIVER6213, i'm sorry I doubted you. I was trying to keep track of how much was being pledged and you totally threw me for a loop. I'll add $10,000 to the running total

and send you a Christmas Card.
-e

"Storms getting worse."
"We'll pass through it soon enough."

ANDROMAKIE

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:27 AM

I'd throw in $50US per season. Even if it meant no lunch for a while.

Jo

ALYXKAT

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:32 AM

i could definitely spring for $50 a season. probably a bit more than that if necessary

i cried like a baby. a hungry angry baby

PEPED2K

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:32 AM

as much as i would love to donate money i can not due to being so far in debt that i can see my own demise but to keep this shinny ide be more then willing to spread to word and get more people here. the canadain browncoats of edmonton know and will help. i know nathen personaly and i would do any thing to see him replay the role of cpt mal.

LETS KEEP IT SHINNY

MIKAMOM

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:33 AM

My husband and I would pay a fee of $100 per season if it gets up and running.
But to get this off the ground, we would pledge $1,000 on a one time deal.
Yes, I am serious, we happen to have the funds.

REXJAYNE

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:41 AM

I'll say 100$ per season, but yeah it could be more if this was seriously going to happen. It means a lot to me, and it would be nice to know we had a real hand in making it happen.

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Let's not be excludin' people, that'd be rude.

THEMADHUETTER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:57 AM

$250.00 per season

CHICKWTUDE

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:59 AM

I'll match that at $250.00 per season

FLIBITZ

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:01 AM

I'm in for up $100.00 USD.

JAKEOZ

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:03 AM

$100 per Season

CAPTAINGAMBIT

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:11 AM

I would totally give $100 per season. Hell, I'd give several hundred to get this thing back in the air. Seriously. It means very much to me. I'd do anything to get more.

RIVER6213

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:17 AM

I feel the same way.

BROWNCOATER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:27 AM

I can probably only afford $50 a season, but I'd be in for that.

Yep......Here I Am.

THEANTIREAVER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:30 AM

well get'em gorram posting here. come on, start a thread on everyforum you can find direfly related telling those browncoats to get down here!

Horrah and yee hah! I aim to misbehave!

-K

THEANTIREAVER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:52 AM

You PEOPLE are GORRAM nutters!!!!

about 6 hours ago, I posted this message, and skipped off to my courner of the verse to eat cold pizza write a term papaer and grapple with me boy, and when I came back I found a most pleasant surprise.

a $ 14 920.00 nice surprise!!!!!

I am impressed and a little frightened. And Hey, if the river chick wants to drop $10 000 on my shiney little tv show. Damn. ok...

I am going to go finish that term paper now and drink some bootleg absinth and contemplate how the hell I am going to find Miss. J. Straight in my mess of a town. I have a funny feeling that I may have to get on that pretty soon.

Keep it coming and keep advertising. Hell. IM me if you have any good ideas that mean me not getting arrested and still being able to get into medical school while getting in touch with Whedon, Cast, or Crew.

Tootles for now, and get out and bring people to the site!!!!

- Keeper451@hotmail.com

JADEHAND

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:52 AM

I've posted before on this topic, good to see it off the ground.
$100 per season.
Joss, Universal, 20th, are you out there? Are you listening?
Love keeps her in the air...............

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SCHOONER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:08 AM

I'm in for USD $100 per season.

HUDAK

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:14 AM

I'm in for $50

JETFLAIR

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:15 AM

I'm in for 100 bucks, and might even be convinced to part with more if needed.

"Love keeps her in the air when she oughta fall down, tells you when she's hurting 'fore she keens. Makes her a home." .......We love you, captain

"Now, if I'm not back in an hour, I want you to take this ship, take off... and you come and you rescue me!"

"This is the captain. We may experience some slight turbulence and then.....explode"

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RIVER6213

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:21 AM

I thought this up after making the decision not to go to the big convention in L.A. this December because my schedule is simply too full.

If no one's done this yet, wouldnt it be grand to sponsor OUR own Big Damned Convention without the help of some big company, and invite the whole Firefly staff to honor them; if we could afford to have Joss there well, that would be a bonus.

Of course we would have to pay them,and make sure they had fancy places to stay at, and we would have to make it worth their effort, but thats a small thing....money talks in this here 'verse, and besides, who could resist being admired, given candy and a lot of money, and called the light?

I need to find out how much the actors get paid to go to conventions, and then just double the number....maybe that would make them show up.

Is this possible? Do you think they would come?

GHOLA

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:25 AM

You guys do realize that Enterprise fans tried doing the same thing (only they were actually pledging real money with PayPal). Paramount's lawyers shot that idea down fast. Sorry to be pessimistic but this aint happening and besides I'd feal kind of guilty if we paid for a full season of a TV show when that money could be used to actually help people (IIRC it cost around $2 million per episode of Firefly).

MIZALAINA

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:35 AM

$200 a season. Gimme my Firefly!

I've been wondering if Fox would sell the rights to make new TV shows to a consortium of fans. My understanding from reading websites is that they retain these rights for another several years. Money talks. If we bought the rights and could get the original Firefly team together, and then found someone to broadcast it (even if it were sold, say, online by the download)...

I dunno, it's interesting, for sure. But if throwing money at the problem is all I need to do, I'm down with it!

- A

MUSTHAVEMOREFIREFLY

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:38 AM

I don't have much, but I can do $50-100 a season.

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"Today we were kidnapped by hill-folk, never to be seen again and it was the best day ever."

RIVER6213

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:38 AM

Understood, but there are plenty of organizations setup to help the poor, and people recovering from disasters, but I have yet to see an organization set up to bring back my Firefly program!

I consider the cancellation of Firefly, the lack of written novels, and 3 years later only one movie has been made as a bonifide disaster. There needs to be a Firefly disaster program to insure that this sort of thing never happens again.

Oh, by the way. People who usually point out the needs of poor people when other folks want a particular thing, are the very same people who would "suggest" that you give all the collected money to their church, so that the church could distribute the funds to the poor, which almost always never happens. The "church" ends up using the money for its on ends.

KUANGAORUI

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:39 AM

Is this US or CDN?

put me down for $75 US or $100 CDN

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DEWCREW919

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ghola:
You guys do realize that Enterprise fans tried doing the same thing (only they were actually pledging real money with PayPal). Paramount's lawyers shot that idea down fast. Sorry to be pessimistic but this aint happening and besides I'd feal kind of guilty if we paid for a full season of a TV show when that money could be used to actually help people (IIRC it cost around $2 million per episode of Firefly).

Now I give to charity and all, but I would consider this to be a hobby of mine and a fine one at that. I have money to give and money to have fun with, and this would be the money that I play with. At least that's how I feel about it.

IMLOCO2

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:44 AM

Oh, count me in for $50. Or $100 if need be. I don't think an online accounting is going to get the ball rolling, but I guess it couldn't hurt to let them know we're out here and willing. What we need is someone in a position of authority with some vision who will step up to the plate and find a way to make this work.

Of course Joss has vision. *g*

Chris
imloco2

JAYHAWK35

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:12 AM

Put me in for $100 a season!

Jayhawk

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Book: Very specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzy around the area of kneecaps.

KELLYOFLUTHIEN

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:38 AM

I'm poorer than the Mudders, but I'll donate $100 per season.

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THEANTIREAVER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 AM

Who's this 'WE' ya got tapeworms or somethin'?

I don't remember asking you to feel guilty about where I put my money after I divi it up between tuition, rent, food, my chosen charities, and myself.

This thread is for getting a rough but realistic estimate about our weight financially as a collective fan base, especially as applied to throwing it at the networks and giving it to the creators to get our ship in the air.

I don't give a gorram flying fuck about the enterprise. 'twas a nice show, but that's not what I am here for.

We are seeing what we can do here and now, and If you don't want to be a part of it I have no ill will to you, but I would be much obliged if you posted on another thread.

Lets keep the naysaying to a minimum & somewhere else, and focus on what can and should be done.

-k

LEGACY

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:41 AM

I'm po $50+ for season, maybe $65 ^^

BARCLAY

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:42 AM

Might be wise to set up a webpage where you can just submit your name/e-mail address/pledge amount. I'd be e-mailing that to dozens of people, but dunno how many I could convince to sign up to FF.net just for this.

That being said, I'm in for at least $250 for the initial season, perhaps more. I might want to decrease that to a more modest $50 or so for subsequent seasons.

"You are on the Global Frequency."
http://www.frequencysite.com
http://kfmonkey.blogspot.com

COWFETUS

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:42 AM

Put me down for 300 per season.

SHADOWFAX

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:43 AM

Quote:
The purpose of this pledge is to tell the world, specifically Joss and Company who you are and how much money you are actually willing to put on the table to make Firefly a series again.

Who am I?
Someone who wishes this world was full of intelligent, creative, funny and enjoyable art like our Firefly.
How much would I throw down for The Big Damn Fund?
$100 on a whim...
More if this got really real

Good answer

THEANTIREAVER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:46 AM

$16 695.00 In less than 8 hours... Yeehah!

ANONYMOUS1

Thursday, November 17, 2005 4:19 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by RiveR6213:
Put me in for $10,000 if thats what would help put this thing back on the screen.

People, what are you waiting for?

Serenity is still in the theaters!
See the movie Thursday
and ask to buy a ticket for Saturday.

http://imdb.com/title/tt0379786/cinemashowtimes?location=map

Can't get to a showing...Buy an on-line
ticket and don't go!

http://www.fandango.com
http://movies.aol.com

Start your own collection of on-line
tickets purchased that you did not attend.

Take them to conventions and prove to
people that you are willing to spend
cashy money to get this done.

Still plenty of on-line ticket buying
theaters with Serenity playing.

We are holding. Serenity is on the
US map at least until Thanksgiving.
The movie made it to Thankgiving!!!!

Anybody know any theater owners who
would let us buy tickets and have
free showings for the public?

Or www.fireflyfans.net, anyway
you can arrange for us to pay for
free showings of Serenity to the
public? How about you convention
organizers? Might make the news...
like that man who bought out that
theater and tried to give away tickets.
He had trouble getting people to take
them. They wanted to know the catch.
But maybe if the theater is saying
FREE TICKETS TO SERENITY.

Universal is looking at the cashy money
spent now...not future pledges.

Serenity Box office ticket sales.

Serenity DVD widescreen
Serenity DVD fullscreen
Serenity VHS
Serenity UMD Video for PSP (Sony Game player)
Serenity novel
Serenity The Official Visual Companion
Serenity Comic books
Serenity the Official Movie Magazine

Did I forget something?

Hmmm, you know I haven't been using
cashy money buying on-line tickets...
I've been using plasticy money. I have
lots of plasticy money.

Plasticy money counts too!

Put me down for $50 an episode.

Serenity DVDs, VHSs, UMDs for Christmas!

RIVER6213

Thursday, November 17, 2005 4:41 AM

Yes, you forgot something. The new Ipod video is available right now and I just picked up one today, and its a beaut!

My point here is that on itunes, they are selling televison show episodes for $1.99 per episode, and so far the selection is as lame as it gets. The only thing worth downloading is that NightStalker show and its scary. Wouldnt it be nice to have all the episodes of Firefly on your ipod, in your pocket?

I've already written itunes about having Firefly converted to their movie format and then putting them up for download along with the other shows. I said that we would be willing to spend $2.99 per episode instead on the $1.99 per episode.

Also, I have a PSP, and I want to see Firefly available for that.

OBIWAN

Thursday, November 17, 2005 4:42 AM

$100 at least.

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BERENTAUR

Thursday, November 17, 2005 4:51 AM

100-200 a season

KAYLEEWANNABEE

Thursday, November 17, 2005 4:55 AM

For a season, I'd pay $100. But I'm actually willing to put up several hundred more (seriously) for a real shot at resurrection. A "cause" if you will, as opposed to a simple purchase of a commodity.

I'm willing to buy shares in a risky investment scheme that involves bringing back a cancelled TV series that was made into a kickass but low-grossing soon-to-be cult film. I'm not kidding about this...I think it's totally feasible to set up a little holding company that exists to raise money to finance Serenity/Firefly/Cap'n Tightpants Rides Again/Whatever. You pays your money and you takes your chances. There would be SEC wrangling involved, I suppose...unless somebody already has a dormant public corporation lying around that we could use (don't laugh, it could happen). Anybody who wants to could buy a share (or 10,000) in the holding company. If/when Serenity/Firefly/etc. is made and makes a profit, each shareholder would receive a dividend based on how many shares they purchased.

The cool thing that we have working in our favor is that TV and film producers are greedy capitalists at heart. If this shiny scheme takes off, it's a way of gathering money AND a bucks-on-the-barrelhead demonstration of the fan support that's out there for our BDH. Fan support = potential revenues as far as greedy capitalists are concerned.

Of course, right now, this is just random peeps posting numbers on a fan site. But, should a browncoat among us figure out a way to structure this pledge thing so that it's more grounded in reality, I believe the campaign could reach a tipping point...a point at which real live TV and/or film producers say "Hmmm....these fanboys raised $(huge hypothetical number) in just (tiny hypothetical time). There's something to this Serenity deal. if I put together $30 million to finance the show, I could see a return of 12% when I figure in the merchandising."*

This is the reality of Hollywood. RETURN ON INVESTMENT.

Also, in addition to the cash, I will volunteer my time toward marketing and promotion. It is generally recognized that Serenity has suffered from heartbreakingly bad marketing campaigns by both Fox and (especially) Universal. (Hell's bells, I think I personally brought in more business than Universal's entire campaign.)

Anyway, I'm so thrilled to see this discussion. There are so many amazingly talented people on this board...I bet we really could pull this off! Because we are Browncoats. And that makes us mighty.

Oh, and before I forget...that slam about "money that could be used to actually help people..." Bringing Firefly back helps me, and everyone reading this board, and everyone who works on the production, and all of their vendors (office supplies, costuming, lighting, makeup, catering, post-production, graphic designers, t-shirt manufacturers, ad agencies, etc.), DVD manufacturers and employees of the media outlets where they buy advertising, and their merchandising partners, their ad agencies and all of THEIR vendors, etc. etc.

If Firefly gets a green light, all of these people get paychecks. It's a beautiful system!

Thanks for wading through this post.

*totally made-up numbers

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THIRDSHIFT

Thursday, November 17, 2005 4:57 AM

50 bucks easy, I'd also love seeing rpg video games, and novels

THEANTIREAVER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 5:15 AM

I have a few lite geniuses working on this with me.

you should email me.

we should talk more.

This thread is part of the master plan right now. The plan ends with our show on the air, it's public face begins here. Let's make this count before we assemble a real crew for the real crazy.

Show me what you got by getting all the other flan sites and sites with network banners and firefly banners linking to this forum, to this thread.

lets call everyone to the podium to see who shows up, and if enough people do than, phase two of my ingenius canuckian plan goes into play.

"the Gorram Canucks, because in space, you need people who are used to the cold."

$17045 and counting...dont stop the signal.

TIGERFIRE

Thursday, November 17, 2005 5:27 AM

$100.

My first post on the site and i'm already putting my money up. So, hi, ya'll. Beautiful community y'got runnin here.

I'd be happy to go more ($200) if there was a concrete websitey/organizational/nonprofity/official-like thing up and running, what with all the taking the credit card numbers, and the me watching the credit card numbers go into the system.

Also! Think of public TV!! add incentives! I'd pay more if I could get a DVD of what got made after the fact!

willam

wi12l44 =aol
willwalkerus =skype

THIEFJEHAT

Thursday, November 17, 2005 5:30 AM

Since the spring of 2004 I have spent money on the following:

--My 1st box set
--My replacement box set to take the place of the 1st, which was given away.
--My purchase of 5 box sets to give away so I could hang onto my 2nd box.
--My purchase of 15 sets to give away because I was caught in a madness of giving.
--A blue sun shirt
--A Jayne "28" shirt for a friend
--4 Tickets for the june 23rd advance screening of Serenity in Indianapolis IN.
--A Serenity RPG players Handbook at Gen Con.
--2 DragonCon 4-day passes for the express purpose of seeing either Joss or Nathan for the 1st time, neither of whom came.
--Hotel rooms for 4 nights at DragonCon.
--Gas to get to Atlanta at a time when it cost 3 bucks a gallon.
--4 payments of 20 bucks each to get autographs from Jewel, Ron, Adam, and Morrena on my personal box set.
--A Jayne hat at DragonCon
--20 movie tickets to see Serenity after sept 30.

That being said, I pledge $100. I hope it helps.

Do not fear me. Ours is a peaceful race, and we must live in harmony.

CAUSAL

Thursday, November 17, 2005 5:34 AM

100 of your earth dollars per season.

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I wish I had a magical wish-granting plank.

XEROGRAVITY

Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:03 AM

All the posts in this thread and only a single one of them I can identify with (that would be you Auraptor)...

I'm into Whedon for plenty of coinage already. Let him tack his name on new seasons of Firefly without me having to pledge some monthly stipend. Hell.. he already has given all kinds of lip service to how dedicated he is to the show. How about he back it up with action. Friggin guy has all the marketing juice and he hardly did any of the scriptwriting. Logic has long since went out the window. Sign me up for 100 gabilliozillion dollars.

He has already inked his name on a couple of contracts (Wonder Woman and Goners? wtf?).

XG

Save us Obi-Tim-Knobi. You're our only hope.

YORG

Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:35 AM

I wasn't going to post in this thread as I figured it was going to die down in about 15 minutes.

But I am wrong and I will put up my $100.

Oh, and isn't there some way to send a link to this thread to Joss or something?

RUBBERDUCKY

Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:38 AM

50 eazy come all ye fathful the fly will rise again

THEANTIREAVER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:58 AM

yea...already dunnit

I sent one email to his agencey, one to his website, I am in the process of tracking down Jewel staite...she lives kinda nearby me....i am told...

I am on this like a fat kid on a smarty. Just keep the mock pledge money coming in....

link this to every firefly site and forum you can bloody find....I want to break 18 000 by midnight my time and it's 11.

I will make this happen...just hoist me up into the air and I will body surf my way to the finish line.

you beloved flan with the Plan;

-K

$17 495....Could it be that this may break 20 000$ by 2 am...exactly 12 hours after I started this?

Awesome...lets keep em coming.

BJRNOVE

Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:03 AM

$100 easy, if it's the real thing.

Bjørn Ove

RUSTYMUSTANG

Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:16 AM

I'd give $250 for another season.
Heck, I'd give that for a TV movie.

KWICKO

Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:29 AM

$50 for another season of Firefly? Definitely, in a heartbeat. I'd probably go as high as $100, but I'd have to sleep on it. But I'd absolutely pledge $50, and I'm poor and unemployed!

Grrrrr. Arrrgghh.

LENNIER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:37 AM

I would pay $100 per season,
even if it was a short season like 10 or 12 episodes ...which I think would be a good way to go, actually.

about that "our money could be used for something better" comment, that's like saying that no one should buy art (and hence that there should be no artists), or that no one should spend money on telescopes trying to understand the nature ofthe universe, because there are people who are hungry in the world. In order to help the needy, there are other things we could give up rather than art, rather than things that are really meaningful, as Firefly is to many of us. also, how is spending this amount on Firefly any different from spending it on other DVD box sets? also, in watching tv at all, we're interfacing with marketing that is the source of the funding for our series ...we are part of a society that spends a ridiculous amount of money on marketing alone (and a lot of what it's spending money to make us spend money on is just the meaningless image of a superior product, never mind any sort of content or meaningful use, aside from 'looking cool', 'smelling good' or getting some sort of fix); we are already supporting a much larger cycle of waste.
So any time you spend money on a soda, think of what you could be giving to the people that need it ...or to artists or scientists who give meaning to the human condition and take humanity as a whole somewhere in the long-term (i'm not saying you should do this, I'm saying that if we worry about spending money on something as worthwhile as Firefly, what about everything else, even the things that we support just by existing in our society, never mind what we actually spend money on?). marketing may have the nice by-product that, through tv, a few pieces of art get funded, but encouraging that system as a whole is a lot worse than spending some money on a season of art that is personally meaningful to you ...in fact, that's a big political statement, for fans of something to get together and say "we're not going to take whatever happens to come out of the marketing system, we're going to stand behind a work of quality and meaning that we want to continue despite the fact that it doesn't fit into the economic system ...it does fit because it has meaning to us and we're willing to spend money to help create something of true value." (that's still a capitalist notion, but it makes it both personal and meaningful)
I'm not saying that one shouldn't spend money on helping the poor, but if we use that as a reason to NOT spend money on art or science (be it on a personal level or a government or corporate level), then as a species we're only about survival, and we are denying what makes humans unique as a species--the ability to think, to understand the universe around us and be conscious and reflective about ourselves and our society, and to create lasting things and ideas which reflect this.
(also, in terms of the world, the problem is much more than a lack of money---it's partly how the global system has ended up, the mode of operation of the wealthy countries, the nature of the governments and the wealthy in some of the poorer countries, and of course overpopulation exceeding food production; it would be much more useful to have a revolution of soceities--of ideas one could say--than to dump more money on the problem ...not that one shouldn't continue to dump money on it).
I suppose it's ironic to say this for a series whose statement is in part "surving is enough", that it is meaningful in and of itself. But even Mal finds some things to believe in (even before the movie, in a quieter way), and if his money and ship could save those meaningful things he would stand behind them rather than trying to help feed the multitudes of struggling families on frontier worlds (that being said, he'd return stolen medicine for them that need it, even when it puts his life and crew on the line ...which is sort of the balance I'm trying to express--that both are important, but one only sacrifices one for the other when a clear dilemma presents itse

FAYZER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:43 AM

I am fighting to hang on to my house right now after owning it for over 9 years and I would still put in $100 for each and every possible whole season of Firefly! Nothing better to calm the spirit and feel better about things than watching an episode of Firefly.
My son would also pay $100 per season and is talking to his coworkers for others.

AMYGDALA

Thursday, November 17, 2005 8:18 AM

$100 per season.

Just wanted to check that everyone who has posted here has also voted in Haken's poll on the same issue.

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"She was naked, and all ... articulate."

THEANTIREAVER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 9:17 AM

Good Gorram Lord;

ummmmmm....that was shiney and all
thanks for pledging your hundred bucks and given it to us in pennies of thought. Way to be, brown coat!

I'm just gonna go over here now...and say

$18 345

damn....let's keep em coming. Browncoats unite and Post! im' gonna go to bed and when I wake in 8 hours I am going to check this thread and I wanna see at least $20 000. Firefly for the WIN!!!

DARKMIME

Thursday, November 17, 2005 10:55 AM

Hey there folks

Being one of the most recent converts to the growing Firefly religion, I must say this is a fabulous community.

For all you guys out the bitching about how low grossing the movie was, without Serenity the movie, I'd never have found Firefly the series. Themissus dragged me along to watch it and I can quite honestly say I'm in love!

I'm currently going through the series one episode per day so I don't finish it all so quick and then I'm left bored. As I type this I'm half way through Ariel, it's almost 11am and I've just worked a night shift. What can I say? I can't get enough of this.

Count me in for £100 for now, and more if you get this off the ground. (yes that's '£' as in English! We loved it over here, but you're right, I never saw any TV advertising for the film. just some really cool looking posters scattered around)

Good luck in your venture folks. Think I'll stick around....

Always do what you're afraid to do...

MIZALAINA

Thursday, November 17, 2005 11:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by KayleeWannabee:
I think it's totally feasible to set up a little holding company that exists to raise money to finance Serenity/Firefly/Cap'n Tightpants Rides Again/Whatever. You pays your money and you takes your chances.

I am so with you on this. I even think it would be interesting to do if no broadcast station picked it up: there's always Sci-Fi/Space, any number of other cable networks, or even a direct-to-DVD or direct-to-download distribution.

RABIT

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:01 PM

$50/season.

Quote:
Originally posted by Haken:
I have a poll up on the main page. Vote there as to how much you're willing to contribute annualy to produce 'Firefly' or have another movie made.

Thanks, Haken - I'll go add mine right now...

Rabit

IAMSPACECASE

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:17 PM

Count me in for $100 per season or film.

EEPY

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:34 PM

I would give as much money is needed! At least $100, but probably more!!!

sad note: I'm new here. I've watched all of Firefly, but I haven't seen Serenity, yet (two failed attempts: one in Harrisburg, PA [theatre decided to change listings at the last moment...Serenity was replaced by an encore presentation of The 40 Year Old Virgin!!] and the Allentown, PA showing [got stuck in traffic for over an hour on the way there...one lane construction woes!]! So, I'm heading for Baltimore, MD this weekend! I just hope it's still playing! This place rocks!

I'm at work! I'm typing this on the sly! Hmm...how much money would I donate? How much would it take?? I'm THERE!

DIANASPR

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:48 PM

Ok id Pay $50 for a years worth of episodes.

PIZMOBEACH

Thursday, November 17, 2005 1:50 PM

$100 for me and $100 for my wiffy.

Scifi movie music + Firefly dialogue clips, 24 hours a day - http://www.scifiradio.net

DONCOAT

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:01 PM

How much? Let me give a couple takes on this.

First, assume new episodes are made in a direct-to-DVD format, or something along those lines. I'd have no problem with a price tag of $15/show. Multiply that by as many shows as could be made per year, and that'd be my annual pledge -- 300-400 bucks or so.

However, let's consider a different scenario. If there were an investment company whose funds went into producing more episodes (and paying dividends to investors from any profits from the sale/distribution of those episodes), I would be willing to go deep. I'd buy at least $10,000 worth of shares in that company, as long as the funds would be returned if the production deal fell through.

It would be a risky investment, of course, since Firefly hasn't exactly been a windfall profit maker so far. But I'd take that risk.

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Ain't about you, Jayne. It's about what they need.

FLYINGTAMS

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:19 PM

A swift kick in the behind.

RAE

Thursday, November 17, 2005 2:21 PM

We'll pledge $100...You might look into something with Time Warner. They are getting ready to offer a lot of their old TV shows for download online. Perhaps a possibility of some new shows, with an avid fan base would appeal to them as well.

I'll send the suggestion up to them, with a link to this site, so they can see the interest.

Rae

LIMEYBROWNSTOAT

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:08 PM

$100 at least for the next series.

I'm a student working a crappy part-time job, so I'll commit to only $100 at the moment. But if this does happen (please powers-that-be!!!) then by the time subsequent series are planned I'll hopefully be a little more well-off and able to throw more money at this shiny venture!

Neil
-Overly optomistic...? I hope not!

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'Faster! Faster would be better!' - Capt. Mal Reynolds

KAZZAHDRANE

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:19 PM

This poor Scottish student would happily pay $100 of your US dollars for another season to be made, and then I'd buy the DVDs and promote them to friends.

FOLLOWMAL

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:39 PM

I would gladly give $100.00 per season!

But, I would also redo my budget and attempt to do more if this becomes a reality.

Say.... $700.00 a year. I have no car payment right now, and don't expect one for a couple of years, so I could go $700.00.

If I'm gonna wear a dress, I want something with some slink. -- Zoe

IAMABUYER

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:43 PM

Hellz, yeah! $50, at least! My boyfriend sez he'd pitch in 50, too, so...

$100 total!

Dammit, Mal! I forgot my line!

EEPY

Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:53 PM

I'm back! I'm pledging another $100, which brings me to $200! I'll probably go higher, too! Insanity!

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